apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
school festival; cultural festival; annual open day school event showcasing student talent
to miss (doing); to fail (to do)
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
article; news story; report; account
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
annual (plant); first-year student
program (e.g. theatre, theater); programme; (theatrical) piece; number; performance
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
materials; data; document
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
Western painting; Western film; Western movie
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
foreigner (esp. one of European ancestry); gaijin; (arch.) outsider
Swords and Firearms Control Law (1958)
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
striking with the back of the sword
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
maid cafe; cafe with waitresses dressed in cute maid costumes
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
society; the world; the times
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to apologize; to apologise
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
look here; I say; well; I know what; I'll tell you what; just a minute
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge